Alderley Edge vs New Mills
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in New Mills is about 139% cheaper on average. New Mills has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
New Mills
£303,512
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
New Mills
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
New Mills
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
New Mills
312.1
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
New Mills
70.8
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
New Mills
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in New Mills is £303,512, which is 139% less than Alderley Edge at £725,204. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in New Mills it is a flat at £172,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 183% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £474,520).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Mills prices grew faster — 64% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 46.7 offences per 1,000 people, New Mills is the safer of the two – 29% lower than Alderley Edge's 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in New Mills it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Alderley Edge and New Mills. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and New Mills has 6 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
New Mills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | New Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alderley Edge offers faster average downloads at 367.5 Mbps, compared to 312.1 Mbps in New Mills. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 94% in New Mills. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 56.2% in New Mills.
Alderley Edge is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (368 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alderley Edge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in New Mills. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,191 in New Mills. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in New Mills.
New Mills has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £31,619 in New Mills. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45.2 in New Mills. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 58.5% in New Mills. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 71.5% in New Mills.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | New Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 9,195 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,619 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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